Philadelphia Eagles
· 2026-06-29
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of making a huge mistake by not paying Jalen Carter, one of the best players in the NFL.
The Eagles' defense is one of the top in the league, and losing Carter would be a significant blow, especially with their next game against the Washington Commanders on September 13, 2026.
The team is currently on a L6 streak, with a 6-11 record, and stands 12th in the American Football Conference.
Jalen Carter, 25, has shown he can be one of the NFL's most disruptive interior linemen, despite coming off a down season due to shoulder injuries.
Tim McManus notes that Carter's representation is seeking a high-paying deal, similar to Jeffery Simmons' $35 million annual contract.
The shoulder injury could be worse than expected, which might justify letting Carter go or trading him, but this would still be a risky move for the Eagles.
The team is looking to win a Super Bowl, and trading their best defensive player would not bring them closer to achieving this goal.
And with their current standing, they cannot afford to lose any key players.
But the Eagles' management, led by Roseman, must find a balance between paying Carter and protecting the team's interests.
So the key will be finding a deal that offers big money for Carter and some protections for the Eagles.
The Eagles' fans are eagerly waiting to see how this situation unfolds, and whether the team will make the right decision to keep Carter on board.